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Month: August 2013

  • The Armory Acquires Off-Road Racing Series TORC: The Off Road Championship; USAC Remains Sanctioning Body

    The Armory - TORC

    CRANDON, Wisc. – The Armory, a leading Southern California-based advertising agency and production Company, announced today it is acquiring the popular motorsports racing series, TORC: The Off Road Championship, from the United States Automobile Club (USAC). The Armory has been working with the series since 2010 primarily in the form of television production for the Discovery Networks, SPEED, FUEL & NBC Sports. The change in series management will be effective prior to the beginning of the 2014 racing season. (more…)

  • Raceline DC Wheel Crowned as Premier Dub Crawler

    Raceline - DC Crawler AluminumGARDEN GROVE, CA    AUGUST 28, 2013:  American Made heavy duty cast wheel called the ‘DC Wheel’ has been specifically designed for off road vehicles that require large offsets, like a Ultra4 IFS car, Pro4 Short Course truck or a Land Rover as examples.  It is the latest wheel design of many from Raceline Wheels.  “We designed this wheel for everyone that needs larger backspaces to fit the new IFS technology,” said Greg Mulkey, Raceline Offroad Division Director.  “They are already a race proven design, and it was at the recent WE Rock event that they got coined the Dub Crawler for the17” bright polished look!” (more…)

  • Everyone Who Recreates on the Rubicon Trail Should Support the 9th Annual Cantina for the Con This Weekend

    Saturday August 31st – Sunday September 1st – Labor Day Weekend – Loon Lake Spillway

    9th Annual Cantina for the ConPLACERVILLE, CA AUGUST 27, 2013: Regardless of how many wheels are on your vehicle, or what size they happen to be, the Rubicon Trail is recreated by many. Show your support by participating in this weekends Cantina for the Con event at the Loon Lake Spillway entrance. It is an event featuring tacos, a raffle, a vendor midway and family friendly events throughout Saturday and Sunday. The event is accessible by car, RV or off-road vehicle. “So many people think of the Rubicon Trail as a 4×4 only trail, but we see UTV’s, Motorcycles, Trials Bikes, Quads, Horses, Hikers, Bikers and others utilizing the trail,” said Rusty Folena, President of the Rubicon Trail Foundation. “Our Foundation works every day to keep this trail open for everyone to use, specifically all types of motorized access.” Directions and more specific information can be found at http://rubicontrail.org/rtf-cantina.htm. (more…)

  • Versatile New Battery Analyzer from CTEK

    CTEK_BatteryAnalyzerTwinsburg, Ohio – The Battery Analyzer from CTEK is the perfect testing solution for technicians as well as hobbyists and weekend mechanics. From cars to lawn mowers to snowmobiles, the Battery Analyzer can quickly test and diagnose all types of 12V lead-acid batteries including Wet, Maintenance Free, Ca/Ca, Gel and AGM. (more…)

  • Nissan Patrol Creeper Locks™ Beadlock Wheel

    Nissan Patrol Creeper Locks™ Beadlock WheelLooking for a beadlock wheel for your Nissan Patrol? Well look no further. Trail-Gear is now offering our Creeper Locks™ Beadlock Wheels for the Nissan Patrol. What are Creeper Locks? Creeper Locks are TrailGear’s Trail-Gear price! Creeper Locks are 17″ X 9″ wheels with a backspacing of 3.75″ and are made from a solid piece of aluminum. This wheel has a 4.37″ (111mm) center bore. Each wheel weighs a whopping 45 lbs with locking ring and hardware. These are no ordinary aluminum wheels, Creeper Locks™ are super tough and built to last. Each wheel is cast with the inner beadlock as part of the wheel. All 24 of the bolt holes on the wheel have steel Time-Serts® installed to prevent the bolts from galling. Drop down inner lip centers tire on to wheel during mounting. Six M12-1.25 lug nuts are provided with each wheel. (more…)

  • OMC Introduces Rock Krusher Jeep Winch Bumper

    High-clearance Cherokee/Comanche winch bumpers with dual jack points

    OMC_XJ_BumperBANNING, Calif. – Jeep specialist OMC Offroad offers the precision-built Rock Krusher front bumper for classic 1984-2001 Jeep XJ Cherokees and 1986-1992 MJ Comanches. These bumpers are fabricated in the USA using CNC laser-cut 3/16-inch-thick steel. Bends are formed with a CNC press brake. OMC integrates the mounting brackets into the bumper for durability, and all stress areas are reinforced. Two welded-on D-ring recovery tabs are ½-inch thick. (more…)

  • Baileigh Industrial® – The Band Saw Source

    Baileigh IndustrialBaileigh Industrial has a full line of manual, semi-automatic and fully automatic band saws in dozens of varying sizes to fit most production requirements.  Several of our most popular models are highlighted below.Call 920-684-4990 Today! (more…)

  • Dirt Riot Final Southeast Series Endurance 4×4 Racing This Weekend at Durhamtown Plantation in Georgia

    Racing Saturday 24th Starting at 9am in Union Point GA at Durhamtown Plantation

    Dirt Riot Final Southeast Series Endurance 4x4 RacingPLACERVILLE, CA   AUGUST 20, 2013:  The new Dirt Riot Southeast Series will wrap up this weekend at the Durhamtown Plantation in Union Point, GA with drivers from hours around joining in on the horsepower of fun.  Racing starts at 9am and will go until at least 3pm with awards immediately following. “Opening up this Southeast series was a great idea, we have really enjoyed the racers that have come out and look forward to seeing who the winners of the series will be after this weekends race,” said Rich Klein, President and founder of W.E. Rock Events.  “This will be the final race of the regular season before our National Rampage Race in Texas in October where all the drivers from across the country will converge to compete for a 2014 King of the Hammers starting position.” (more…)

  • Healy Finds Redemption at Arkansas RCV ULTRA4 Race

     Photo by: Thom Kingston of SpiderTraxAugust 17th, 2013 – Hot Springs, AR: The 4WD Hardware ULTRA4 Eastern Regional Series came to a finale last weekend  at the RCV ULTRA4Race at Superlift ORV Park in Hot Springs AR. 2010 King of the Hammers winner, Loren Healy started the race in the pole position after qualifying first on Friday and never looked back. Healy had not planned on racing in Arkansas, however, after experiencing DNFs in Indiana and Utah, he made the decision to make the trek to Arkansas. (more…)

  • Baja Designs – Jonesin’ for a Win

    August 21st, 2013 – San Marcos, CA – Baja Designs would like to congratulate competitors of the 2013 General Tire Vegas to Reno, with a special thanks to Team Enlightened and their chase crews.

    From the lights of the Las Vegas strip to the high desert of Reno, Nevada, this year’s General Tire Vegas to Reno challenged some of the best drivers the off road racing industry has to offer. Five hundred and fifty miles across the Mojave Desert at temperatures reaching upwards of 108 degrees gave everyone a run for their money. The longest off road race in the United States, Vegas to Reno claims its fair share of casualties. (more…)

  • Cantina for the Con 9th Annual Event Finds Support from Raceline Wheels, Falken Tires and Many Other Leaders in the Industry

    Cantina for the ConSaturday August 31st – Sunday September 1st – Labor Day Weekend – Loon Lake Spillway

    PLACERVILLE, CA   AUGUST 21, 2013:  The 9th Annual Cantina for the Con, who’s proceeds go entirely towards supporting the future of the Rubicon Trail, has always had the support of the Offroad Community, local and far.  Raceline Wheels and Falken Tires have joined for the second year to be the presenting sponsors.  “We really appreciate everything that the Rubicon Trail Foundation does to keep the Rubicon Trail functional so we can come and enjoy it the couple times a year we make it up here,” said Greg Mulkey Raceline Wheels Offroad Brand Manager.  “We came to this event last year and it was an absolute blast!  Really looking forward to seeing everyone again.” (more…)

  • RUGGED RIDGE INTRODUCES LINE OF SKID PLATES FOR ’07-’13 JEEP® JK WRANGLER

    Heavy-Duty Steel Design Offers Extra Protection for JKs

    Rugged Ridge Skid PlatesSuwanee, Ga. (August 21, 2013) – Rugged Ridge®, a leading manufacturer of high-quality Jeep accessories, today announced the availability of its complete line of undercarriage Skid Plates for 2007-2013 Jeep JK Wrangler.

    Engineered to protect the most vulnerable areas of a Jeep’s underside, the Rugged Ridge Skid Plates shield eight major exposed mechanical components: steering, differentials, transfer case, engine, transmission, suspension arms, air conditioning and muffler. A simple bolt-on installation, the Skid Plates are an easy way to help prevent expensive damage from off-road obstacles. (more…)

  • Raceline Wheels Has International Win with Pier Acerni at Ultra4 UK 2013 King of the Valleys Race

    Pier Acerni wins Back to Back on Raceline Wheels

    Pier Acerni wins Back to Back on Raceline WheelsGARDEN GROVE, CA    AUGUST 19, 2013:  Pier Acerni chose Raceline Wheels before their first King of the Valleys UK event last year.  Since, he has competed and won both King of the Valley events and competed at the 2013 King of the Hammers.  “Yes, we run the 17×9.5 Monster Aluminum Beadlock wheels.  We didn’t punch any tires, different to others that cut many tires.  Our car is very heavy weight, but the wheels are very strong and we haven’t had any problems in the rocks,” said Pier Acerni of Italy’s Team Acerni Racing in his broken English. (more…)

  • Fein Short Slugger Magnetic Base Drill

    jhmshortsluggerTrick-Tools is proud to announce the release of its newest product, the Fein JHM Short Slugger Mag Drill.  Like all mag drills, the Short Slugger features an electromagnetic base that secures it to the material being drilled. Annular cutters, which drill only the perimeter of the hole and eject the slug, allow this model to drill up to 1-3/16″ holes through up to 2″ thick steel.  (more…)

  • Rock-N-Roll 4×4 Cantina for the Con BBQ Raffle Ticket Presale for 9th Annual Cantina for the Con

    Tuesday August 20th – 5:30pm-8:30pm  – Extreme Gear Off-Road

    Cantina for the ConPLACERVILLE, CA   AUGUST 15, 2013:  Rock-N-Roll 4×4 Cantina for the Con BBQ Raffle Ticket Presale at Extreme Gear Off-Road in Rancho Cordova on August 20th has become more than a drop-by event, it has become an event that 4×4 enthusiasts plan on attending and make a full Tuesday evening of hanging out with friends and exchanging trail stories.  The exceptional food provided by Sierra Smokehouse BBQ is the center of attention, but the Raffle Ticket sales for the Labor Day Cantina for the Con event is the main focus.  Thousands of dollars in products get raffled on Sunday September 1st at the Cantina for the Con event, you do not need to be present to win, and can even purchase tickets over the phone from anywhere in the country at 888-6-RUBICON. (more…)

  • GEARWRENCH INTRODUCES NEW 84-TOOTH LONG HANDLE RATCHETS

    Extra Long Ratchet Handles Provide Speed, Strength, Leverage and Access

    84T Gearwrench RatchetSPARKS, MD (August 13, 2013) – GearWrench®, a premier hand tool brand from Apex Tool Group, known for tools that deliver speed, strength and access, today announced its new 84-Tooth Long Handle Ratchets. The handle on the new ratchets is over 25 percent longer than standard ratchets offering increased reach and greater leverage. It has a low profile GearWrench teardrop head and a flush-mount on/off

    The 84-tooth gear offers a 4.3 degree swing arc making it easy for technicians to start fasteners in the most confined spaces. Like many GearWrench ratchets, the new 84-Tooth Long Handle Ratchets exceed ASME torque performance specifications delivering the required strength.  The longer handle provides technicians with increased reach and leverage.  (more…)

  • Born From Competition, the GRABBER Tire Continues to Shine

    • Find out what it takes to win the General Tire Vegas to Reno race here.
    • Team GT will rely on red letter GRABBER’s to get them to the finish line.

    Garrick Freitas won the 2012 General Tire Vegas to Reno race on 35" DOT approved GRABBER's.Fort Mill, SC – August 16, 2013.  Noted as the longest off-road race in the U.S., the General Tire Vegas to Reno race provides a platform for General Tire to showcase their signature red letter GRABBER tire which was born from competition.  Originally developed in the desert, the GRABBER tire, and its technologies, transcend the race course and are available to consumers at dealerships across the country.  But it was a lengthy process, and labor of love, to bring the GRABBER to life.

    “Once we began testing the GRABBER tire, we spent a couple years in the desert refining the technologies,” said Tony Talbert, tuning key account manager for General Tire.  “We modified the tire two to three times until it worked well in the desert before bringing it to the street.” (more…)

  • Acerni Repeats ULTRA4 Win at UK’s 2013 King of The Valleys

    Acerni-Car

    WALTERS ARENA, WALES, UK, August 14th, 2013: More than 40 teams from nine countries competed last weekend in the 2nd annual King of The Valleys ULTRA4 race held at Walters Arena in Wales, UK. Going into the event, there was much speculation as to who would be declared this year’s King of The Valleys: Would it be a returning driver such as last year’s winner, Italian Pier Acerni, or perhaps a local racer familiar with the terrain such as UK’s Jim Marsden, or could it possibly be the American ULTRA4 driver on his first trip overseas, Levi Shirley? Ultimately, after three grueling days of competition that saw drivers navigating through winding technical rally roads normally reserved for WRC events, battling waste deep mud bogs and scaling extreme rock obstacles designed specifically for this event, it was the Italian driver, Pier Acerni, who retained his crown for another year. (more…)

  • ARB Sponsored Campbell Racing takes 1st at ULTRA4 Badlands UMC Race

    August 13th, 2013 Renton, WA.-  The #5AZ car piloted by Shannon and Wayland Campbell remains in the ULTRA4 National Points lead after a 1st place finish at the Badlands UMC race. ARB wants to wish Shannon and Wayland a HUGE congratulations on the successful race and we can not wait to see how they perform at the remaining races this season.

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  • CopperDrive® – Shines Brighter, Runs Harder, Cools Faster, Lives Longer

    August 13th, 2013 San Marcos, CA – Baja Designs’ CopperDrive® LED Management System permits their lights to shine brighter, run harder, cool faster and live longer. High output white LEDs generate a lot of heat, requiring proper thermal management to safely drive them at 100% power. 100% power is the only way to get the lumen count promised by the LED manufacturer.

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  • Rancho® Introduces Level It Suspension Kit for Dodge Ram 2500/3500 Trucks

    New Suspension System Includes Components Specifically Designed to Level Popular Diesel Truck Series

    Ram2500_RS66450R7Long Beach, Calif., Aug. 12, 2013 – Rancho® now offers a brand-new “Level It” performance suspension system that easily lifts the front of 2003-2012 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 diesel trucks.

    Available now through performance retailers, the Rancho Level It Dodge Ram system (P/N RS66450R7) delivers uncompromised on- and off-road comfort and performance.

    Easily installs and fits up to 35-in. tires, this new Rancho kit  includes sway bar relocation brackets, a set of front Rancho RS7000MT® monotube shocks and variable rate front coil springs. (more…)

  • Impact and MasterCraft Safety Go All In With Best In The Desert

    Test fit a MasterCraft Safety race suit at Vegas to Reno.

    Best In The Desert (BITD) continues to set entry records with every race, and Impact by MasterCraft Safety has taken notice.  The ink is still drying on their commitment to be the presenting sponsor of the “BlueWater Parker 425 Presented by Impact” for 2014 and beyond.  “We welcome Impact on board as the presenting sponsor of one of the most prestigious events in the world for desert off-road competition,” said BITD promoter Casey Folks recently.  “They join some of the leading brands in helping make our series the largest, entry-wise, of any long distance off-road series. Impact’s products help keep our racers safe – the number one priority in my world.” (more…)

  • WIZARDS® Introduces Mystic Clay™

    10023 Mystic ClayWIZARDS® Products is setting a new standard in detailing clay and surface restoration with the introduction of Mystic Clay™ (Part #10023). Mystic Clay™ quickly and easily removes tree sap, industrial fallout, rail or brake dust, and other contaminants that make your vehicle’s surface feel rough. It is also excellent for removing fresh overspray without harsh solvents or rubbing compound – saving you hours of time and the cost of professional buffing. Mystic Clay™ is safe for all paint/clears, glass, fiberglass, metal or any hard surface. Use Mystic Clay™ in conjunction with WIZARDS® highly regarded Mist-N-Shine® Professional Detailer (Part # 01214) to deliver the best gloss and extremely smooth finish without scratching. Mystic Clay™ is proudly made in the USA and is available for immediate sale in a 2 bar (120 gram) package. (more…)

  • Proform Offers New Wireless Scale/Ramp Kit

    PF_ScaleRampsAffordable 5,000-Pound Capacity Portable Scales Are Ideal For Racers

    Roseville, Mich. — The newest PROFORM® high-value automotive tool is a Wireless Scale Kit (Part No. 67647). This system consists of four wheel pads, four ramps and a wireless monitor, all of which fit in a durable nylon carrying case. Twenty AA batteries are even included.

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